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Calc Builder field type: Inline

An Inline field is not filled in by the visitor — it displays a value that your JS code updates live as other fields change (a running subtotal, a converted amount, a live score).

An Inline field — a live value, no input box.
An Inline field — a live value, no input box.

How it works

  • Place ##variable## in the Form Layout where the live value should show.
  • In the JS event code, compute the value and write it to the field.
  • It is submitted with the form, so your PHP can also read $variable.

Part of the Form Fields reference. All types are demonstrated together in the Field Types Showcase.

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